Roasted Chestnut Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -3 1/2 cups chestnuts
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 quarts cool water
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon dry wine (optional)

Recipe

• 1 roast chestnuts in a 375 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. whether you're using fresh, canned or vacuum packed chestnuts you still need to do this step.
• 2 while chestnuts are roasting, heat oil in 4 quart pot over medium high heat. add butter. allow oil and butter to melt together. add in onions, carrots, celery and saute for 8 to 10 minutes until they are softened. add soy sauce and chestnuts. cook for 2-3 minutes over medium high heat. stir frequently. add water. bring to a simmer. leave uncovered and continue simmering for 25 to 30 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. add parsley and sage.
• 3 using an immersion or standard blender, puree soup. after pureeing the soup you can stir in the wine if you'd like. serve!